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Drug Groups

Spotlight on drugs

Different drugs have different effects. It's impossible to accurately predict the effects of any drug. Much depends on the amount taken, the user's mood and their surroundings. However, some drugs can be divided into broad groups…


ANABOLIC STEROIDS

These drugs promote the growth of skeletal muscle and increase lean body mass.


ANALGESICS

Drugs which have a painkilling effect. (HEROIN)


DEPRESSANTS

Drugs which act on the central nervous system and slow down brain activity. (GASES, GLUES AND AEROSOLS, GHB, TRANQILLISERS, ALCOHOL)


HALLUCINOGENS

Drugs which act on the mind, distorting the way users see and hear things. (CANNABIS, KETAMINE, LSD, MAGIC MUSHROOMS)


STIMULANTS

Drugs which act on the central nervous system and increase brain activity. (COCAINE, CRACK, ECSTASY, POPPERS, SPEED)